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Directions |
From Tucson take I-10 West to Exit 219.
From Phoenix take I-10 East to Exit 219. |
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Course |
A 20K or 40K out and back course. Run entirely on the
Frontage Road with one highway overpass and a few dips as
the only obstacles. This is the same course used in the
Leura's Time Trial Series. |
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Registration |
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Register
online at |
Registration Open Soon |
NO MAIL-IN OR RACE DAY
REGISTRATION;
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!!
To register one person must register the whole team. So make
sure you have the correct spelling of the riders name and
IMPORTANT their USA Cycling License Number. (The person will
be the team captain and will have to pay the entire fee by
credit card.) The race will pay ½ the on-line fee.
Online registration will close at midnight
(Mountain Daylight Time) on
Thursday, August 27, 2008 (if you do not have a home computer please
go to your public library).
See SportsBaseOnline |
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Registration Fees |
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CATEGORY |
FEE
per team |
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TTT Per Rider (4
person teams) |
$80 |
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Juniors
Teams |
$40 |
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Tandem TT (2
person tandems) |
$40 |
No Late Fees! |
Early
Packet
Pick-up
Race Day Packet Pick-up |
Pick up your number, sign your release and verify your
license at Arizona Cyclist, Saturday, August 29th from
1PM to 4 PM.
Arizona Cyclist
is locate in the
St. Philips Plaza at 4300 N Campbell (south of River Road)
Phone number (520) 615-7570.
Race day packet pick up will be in the dirt parking area
North of the Bowlin Travel Center under the tent starting at 6:00 AM
until the last team leaves.
All riders must pick up his or her own number and sign the
release form. |
Start
Lists, Start
Time &
Start Order |
The start list and start time with rider
number will be posted here on this web page by Friday,
September 11, 2009 at 5 PM. First Rider Off at 7:00 AM. Two minute intervals in the
following Category order:
JUNIORS TEAM
Juniors Boys Team (Age 16 to 18) 20 Km (per
rule 6D5)
Juniors Girls Team (Age 16 to 18) 20 Km (per rule 6D5)
For safety the ABRA Board has recommend only
the
above junior team race this year.
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NOTE: |
Junior’s
team will ride only 20K therefore there will be
a 10 minute gap between the Juniors and the 40 K
teams. |
MEN'S TEAM
Men Open (no age limit)
Men 140+ (no member over 55)
Men 180+ (no member under 30)
Men 210+ (no member under 50)
Men 230+ (no age limit)
Men 250+ (no member under 60)
WOMEN'S TEAM
Women Open (no age limit)
Women 140+ (no member over 55)
Women 180+ (no member under 35)
Women 210+ (no member under 50)
MIXED TEAM
Mixed Team - 2 Women and 2 Men
(open - No age limit)
40K
Tandem
Male Tandem 70+, 90+, 110+
Female Tandem 70+, 90+, 110+
Mixed Tandem 70+, 90+ 110+
Elite Tandems (all types, male, mixed, female)
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Awards |
USCF State
Championship medals will be awarded to the top three teams
in each category that hold yearly racing licenses.
One day licenses holders must ride in the Open category and
the team is not eligible for State Medals or State jerseies.
The event is keeping the fees very low so this year.
Nippy Feldhake and Southwest Hand Cycling Team will NOT be
purchasing the Arizona State Championship Jersey for the
winners. However each team category winner has the option
to purchase a jersey from Velo Wear. We do not know how many
teams will show up and the jersey for each team would cost
$240 or $60 per cyclist. This would make the cost per team
$320 or $80 per rider for the event to purchase the jersey.
We will review this next year. |
| Changes from 2007 |
Changes
for 2008 include:
Team time
trial points count toward team points earned, per the
ABRA Board.
All
cyclists on the same "team" must wear the same jersey
this year!
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| Race
Bible
pdf of info here |
Time will be taken on the third cyclist to cross the finish
line. All riders will be given the same finish time.
When picking up numbers all riders licenses must be present
and all release forms signed before a number is handed out.
All (USA CYCLING) Rules
apply. Course closes after the first rider is off.
Any racer warming up on the course
after the race starts will be disqualified. No
Exceptions. |
| FAQ's |
QUESTION:
Can a team register with only 3 riders?
ANSWER:
NO, all teams must start with 4 cyclists however they may
finish with 3 as the time is stopped on the third cyclist.
(Yes the 4th rider can ride 5 feet and stop!)
QUESTION:
Do all 4 cyclists have to be on the same ABRA team?
ANSWER:
For this year and until the event is well established, NO,
cyclist can come from different ABRA or Non-ABRA teams.
QUESTION:
Can unattached cyclist participate in this event?
ANSWER:
YES, they can be a part of a 4 person team.
QUESTION:
What happens if one of are teammate has to rescue an
elephant from Alaska and can not make the race?
ANSWER:
First I hope the elephant is saved, you can use an
alternate rider > First the new rider must have a USA
CYCLING License annual or one day License. Second the
new rider MUST sign the release form and have the license
verified BEFORE they ride. If you have already pick up the
number at early packet pick up and change in the morning the
rider WILL use the same number and MUST check
in BEFORE the team starts. IF the rider does not
check in the team will be deemed ineligible and DISQUALIFIED
from the event. No exceptions. The Team due to the change
may change categories based on the new rider, they will keep
their original start time and scored with the correct
category.
NOTE:
Tri-Athletes and all
cyclist must wear jersey with sleeves. Per the USA Cycling
Rule Book. Sleeves-less Jersey/skin suit are not allowed. From the Rule book:
1K2. Jerseys
must be worn in all races and
shall cover the shoulders.
Any other questions Please e-mail Nippy at:
Nippy-mr-smarty-pants@juno.com |
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Parking |
DO NOT park in the Bowlin's Dairy Queen PAVED parking area
near the gas pumps or store. They need the parking for
paying customers. Parking for 2009 will be in
the dirt lot North of the Bowlin Travel Center and Shell Gas
Station, due to the regular lot being used completely by The
Ashton Company for the widening of I-10. Again Please do not
park in either of the pave lots at the Bowlin Dairy Queen or
Bowlin Travel Center. In the Bowlin Travel Center lot PLEASE
do not park near the concrete pad where the underground gas
tanks are. NO PARKING on the Side of Frontage Road per Pinal
County Sheriff - NO PARKING around the construction lot.
Watch for PARKING Signs! |
| Race
Number |
RACE NUMBER: TEAMS EACH RIDER MUST HAVE NUMBER PLACE ON THE
RIGHT SIDE OF BACK (or forehead). TANDEMS ONE NUMBER ON THE
RIGHT SIDE OF THE STOKER! |
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Course Marking |
Start Line: Red/White/Blue Tape.
FINISH LINE: Is about 1/2 mile South of Start with White
Tape Line.
Going South or out each 5 K is marked with a sign and
White/Red tape lines.
NEW sign at 1 mile before turn around as always seems like a
100 mile from the 15K to the turn. Going North or on
the home stretch 5 K signs with White/Blue tape lines.
1000 meters (1K) and 200 meters will have signs and
White/Blue tape lines as well.
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| Race
Photos |
Photo
Gallery |
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Donate your Used Cycling Clothing |
There will be a bin at the registration desk, where you pick
up your number, to donate your gently used cycling clothing.
The beneficiary is El Grupo (http://elgrupocycling.org/ElGrupo/Home.html). Thanks for
your support. |
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Miscellaneous |
If you want please visit the two stores and buy a souvenir
to take home as they are very nice to allow us to use their
parking area or buy an ice cream cone!
Port-a-johns
in dirt lot with hand cleaner.
Shacks/drinks/water after race while waiting for results.
Medals to top
three in each category. TROPHIES to all members of the
fastest Female and Male team.
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